Best Desserts
The Chocolate Bar
Best Farmers' Market
Canino Produce Co.
Best Fried Chicken
Max's Wine Dive
- 4720 Washington Ave., Houston, 77007 Map
- 713-880-8737
- www.maxswinedive.com/houston-washington-ave/
Best Kolaches
Kolache Factory
- 5810 Kirby Dr., Houston, 77005-2410 Map
- 713-664-2253
- www.kolachefactory.com
Best Margaritas
El Tiempo
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Niko Niko's
Best Oysters
Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Best Of Houston®
-
Arts & Entertainment
-
Best Blues Club
The Big Easy
-
Best Art Gallery
Moody Gallery
-
Best Radio Station
KPFT
-
Best Band Name
Race to the Moon
-
Best Ballet
Houston Ballet's Romeo & Juliet
-
Best Biker Bar
The Dam Ice House
-
Best Curator
Marian Luntz, curator of film and video, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
-
Best Neighborhood Bar — Village
Under The Volcano
-
Best Small Museum
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
-
Best Drive-Through
W Grill
-
Best Latin Club
Fuego Houston
-
Best Public Art
Mini Murals
-
Best Cigar Bar
Batanga
-
Best Reading Series
Inprint
-
Best Icehouse
D&T Drive Inn
-
Best Concert Venue
Fitzgerald's
-
Best Neighborhood Bar — Montrose
Lola's Depot
-
Best Radio Personality
Ralph Cooper
-
Best Bar Atmosphere/Decor
Wooster's Garden
-
Best Author
Mat Johnson
-
Best Happy Hour
Wooster's Garden
-
Best Film Festival
Jazz on Film
-
Best Dance Club
Barbarella
-
Best Jukebox
Hubcap Grill on 19th Street
-
Best Art Exhibit for Kids
Philip Worthington's "Shadow Monsters"
-
Best Patio
Rainbow Lodge
-
Best Downtown Bar
The Nightingale Room
-
Best Photographer
Lynn Lane
-
Best Neighborhood Bar — Galleria
The West End
-
Best Place for Cocktails
Johnny's Gold Brick
-
Best Place to Take a Selfie
The Astrodome
-
Best Dance Company
NobleMotion Dance Company
-
Best Dive Bar
Alice's Tall Texan
-
Best Tourist Attraction
San Jacinto Monument
-
Best Karaoke
PJ's Sports Bar
-
Best Indoor Playground
Frolic's Castle
-
Best Bar
Moving Sidewalk
-
Best Movie Theater
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema — Vintage Park
-
Best Radio Host (Talk)
Craig Cohen (Houston Matters)
-
Best Breakout Author
Jennifer Mathieu
-
Best Art Exhibit
"Luis Jiménez: Prints, Drawings & Sculptures"
-
Best Sports Bar
Griff's
-
Best Dancer
Connor Walsh
-
Best Gay Bar
The Ripcord
-
Best Museum
Houston Museum of Natural Science
-
Best Neighborhood Bar in the Heights
Jimmy's Ice House
-
Best Artist
Patrick Renner
-
Best Radio Program (Talk)
Houston Matters
-
Best Neighborhood Bar — Midtown
Nouveau Antique Art Bar
-
Best Choreographer
Karen Stokes
-
Best Place (Intimate) to See a Concert
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
-
Best Arts Festival
Señorita Cinema
-
Best New Bar
Ladybirds
-
Best Tattoo Studio
Rose & Anchor Tattoo
-
Best Honky-Tonk
Firehouse Saloon
-
Best Hotel Bar
806 Lounge at JW Marriott
-
Best Place to People-Watch
Discovery Green
-
Best Mural
"Sam Houston did not come to Houston to RENT"
-
Best Strip Club
Vivid
-
Best Band to Get Together in the Past Year
Moji
-
Best Bar Games
Neil's Bahr
-
Best Pool Hall
Slick Willie's
-
Best Wine Bar
Camerata
-
Best Place to Bring Out-of-Towners
Hermann Park
-
Best New Club Owner
Zack Palmer, Walters Downtown
-
Best Art Installation
"Ben Butler: Unbounded"
-
Best After-Hours Hangout
House of Pies
-
Best Internet Radio Station
Badlands Radio
-
Best Jazz Club
Cezanne
-
-
Food & Drink
-
Best Comfort Food
Urban Eats
-
Best Bloody Mary
Down House
-
Best Cafeteria
Cleburne Cafeteria
-
Best Family Restaurant
Bernie's Burger Bus
-
Best Greasy Spoon
Triple A Restaurant
-
Best Theater District Restaurant
Prohibition Supperclub + Bar
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in Rice Village
Coppa Osteria
-
Best Classic Food Truck
Tacos Tierra Caliente
-
Best Crepes
Melange Creperie
-
Best Enchiladas
El Real Tex-Mex
-
Best Chef
Austin Simmons of Hubbell & Hudson Bistro, Kitchen and Cureight
-
Best Nachos
Fusion Taco
-
Best Service
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
-
Best Neighborhood Spot Downtown
Tout Suite
-
Best Vegan Restaurant
Green Seed Vegan
-
Best Brunch
Quattro at the Four Seasons Hotel
-
Best Burger Joint
Pappas Burger
-
Best Food Truck
Eatsie Boys
-
Best Crawfish
Cajun Kitchen
-
Best Fajitas
Ninfa's on Navigation
-
Best Indian Restaurant
Kiran's
-
Best Coffee
Blacksmith
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in the Galleria
Dish Society
-
Best Soul Food
Le' Pam's House of Creole
-
Best Deli
Kenny & Ziggy's
-
Best Chinese
Fung's Kitchen
-
Best Mexican Restaurant
Cuchara
-
Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
Damian's Cucina Italiana
-
Best Cake
Veruca Salt Cake at Fluff Bake Bar
-
Best South American
Andes Café
-
Best Barbecue
Killen's Barbecue
-
Best Fine Dining
Tony's
-
Best Japanese Restaurant
Taiko
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in EaDo
Cafe TH
-
Best Steak Night
D&T Drive Inn
-
Best Sushi
KUU
-
Best Farmers' Market
Eastside Farmers Market
-
Best Ribs
Killen's Barbecue
-
Best Oysters
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
-
Best Sommelier
Evan Turner
-
Best Doughnuts
Hugs & Donuts
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in Upper Kirby
Fat Bao
-
Best Italian Restaurant
Radio Milano
-
Best Hot Dogs
Good Dog Houston
-
Best Ethnic Grocery
Viet Hoa International Foods
-
Best Sandwich
Local Foods
-
Best Tex-Mex
Lupitas Mexican Restaurant
-
Best Vegetarian-Friendly
Doshi House
-
Best Seafood
Peska Seafood Culture
-
Best Chips and Salsa
El Real Tex-Mex
-
Best French Restaurant
Etoile Cuisine et Bar
-
Best Pizza
Dolce Vita Pizzeria Enoteca
-
Best Gourmet Food Truck
Cousins Maine Lobster
-
Best Kolaches
Kolache Shoppe
-
Best Vietnamese
Thiên Ân
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in Montrose
Paulie's
-
Best Brazilian Steakhouse
Chama Gaúcha
-
Best Expense-Account Restaurant
BCN Taste & Tradition
-
Best Korean
Korean Noodle House
-
Best Ceviche
Ceviche Mixto at Andes Cafe
-
Best Pastry Chef
Alyssa Dole
-
Best Fried Chicken
Frenchy's Chicken
-
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Aladdin
-
Best Breakfast Tacos
Brooks' Place
-
Best Peking Duck
Fung's Kitchen
-
Best Pakistani Restaurant
Himalaya
-
Best Chicken-Fried Steak
BRC Gastropub
-
Best Peruvian Restaurant
Latin Bites
-
Best Pho
Pho Dien
-
Best Banh Mi
Vietnam Poblano
-
Best Soup Dumplings
One Dragon Restaurant
-
Best Cajun
Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soulfood
-
Best Steakhouse
Killen's Steakhouse
-
Best Thai
Tony Thai
-
Best Appetizer
Provisions
-
Best Beer List
Nobi Public House
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in Midtown
Charivari
-
Best Atmosphere
Prohibition Supperclub & Bar
-
Best Lunch
Da Marco
-
Best Bread Basket
Le Mistral
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in the Heights
Revival Market
-
Best Salad
North Italia
-
Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
Common Bond
-
Best Burger
Hubcap Grill
-
Best Tasting Menu
The Pass & Provisions
-
Best Charcuterie
Charcuterie at Kris Bistro
-
Best Sundae
Cloud 10 Creamery
-
Best Brewery
Karbach Brewing Co.
-
Best Breakfast
Blacksmith
-
Best To-Go Menu
Snap Kitchen
-
Best French Fries
The Hay Merchant
-
Best Ice Cream
Sweet Cup Gelato
-
Best Late-Night Restaurant
JINYA Ramen Bar Midtown
-
Best Mac and Cheese
Urban Eats
-
Best Margaritas
El Big Bad
-
Best African Restaurant
Addis Ababa
-
Best Desserts
Triniti
-
Best Milkshake
Fat Cat Creamery
-
Best New Restaurant
Oporto Midtown
-
Best Pasta
Tony's
-
Best Ramen
Tiger Den
-
Best Restaurant Comeback
Roegels Barbecue Co.
-
Best Risotto
Mascalzone
-
Best Wine List
Caracol
-
Best Bakery
Slow Dough Bake Shop
-
Best Pizzeria
Pizaro's Midtown
-
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Shopping & Services
-
Best Barbershop
Cutthroat Barbers
-
Best Pawn Shop
Money Mart Pawn & Jewelry
-
Best Chiropractor
Melanie McKinnon, DC
-
Best Adult Tap Class
Tap Happy
-
Best Record Store
Cactus Music
-
Best Vintage Store
Retropolis
-
Best Cigar Seller
The Briar Shoppe
-
Best Flea Market
Traders Village
-
Best Tobacco Shop
Heights Cigar Lounge
-
Best Designer
Kate de Para
-
Best New Way to Get Around the City
METRORail Purple and Green Lines
-
Best Yoga Studio
Joy Yoga Center
-
Best Video Game Store
Game Over Video Games
-
Best Hobby Store
Ettin Games and Hobbies
-
Best Instrument/Equipment Store
Rockin' Robin Guitars and Music
-
Best Mechanic
Bruno Vazquez — Bayon Auto Service
-
Best Cemetery
Washington Cemetery
-
Best Grocery Store
Kroger
-
Best New Law
Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO)
-
Best Record Label
Wonky Power
-
Best Wedding Venue
1940 Air Terminal Museum
-
Best Wine Store
Premier Wine and Liquor
-
Best Head Shop
Burn Smoke Shop #2
-
Best Clothes for Your Dog
Funny Fur
-
Best Liquor Store
Spec's Liquor
-
Best Bookstore
Kaboom Books
-
Best Mall (Pedestrian)
Baybrook Mall
-
Best Doggie Day Care
Houston Dog Ranch
-
Best Jewelry Store
Helzberg Diamonds
-
Best New City Policy
BARC's expanded foster boundaries
-
Best Mall (Indoor)
The Galleria
-
Best Vitamin Shop
Total Nutrition
-
Best Place to Buy Western Wear
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
-
Best Sporting Goods Store
Luke's Locker
-
Best Butcher
Andrew Vaserfirer — Revival Market
-
Best Comic Book Store
8th Dimension Comics
-
Best Dry Cleaner
Hi Cleaners & Alterations
-
Best Tree Removal
Tree Climbers
-
Best Antiques Store
AG Antiques
-
Best Place to Get Plants
Buchanan's Native Plants
-
Best Party Supplies
Arne's Warehouse and Party Store
-
Best Computer Store
Fry's Electronics
-
Best Manicure
Neon Nails
-
Best Car Wash
Keep It Clean
-
Best Watch Repair
Little Watch Shop
-
Best Bartender
Lainey Collum
-
Best Adult Gift Store
Erotic Cabaret
-
Best Tailor
Carol's Alterations and Dry Cleaners
-
Best Florist
The SenterPiece
-
Best Dog Trainer
Donald Chambers
-
Best Place to Buy a Gun
Full Armor Firearms
-
Best Department Store
Sears
-
Best Bike Shop
Blue Line Bike Lab
-
-
Sports & Recreation
-
Best Driving Range
Topgolf Houston — Katy
-
Best Cheap Seats
Minute Maid Park
-
Best Mascot
Orbit
-
Best Bowling Alley
Del-Mar Lanes
-
Best Place to Ride a Horse
Cypress Trails
-
Best Rocket
James Harden
-
Best Weekend Getaway
Fort Worth
-
Best Color Commentary
Alan Ashby (Houston Astros)
-
Best Dog Park
Congressman Bill Archer Bark Park
-
Best Stadium Announcer
John Paul Stevenson
-
Best Place to Canoe
Buffalo Bayou
-
Best Texan
J.J. Watt
-
Best Bike Trail
Heights Bike Trail
-
Best Place to Walk Your Dog
Paul Carr Jogging Trail/Heights Boulevard esplanade
-
Best Sports Franchise
Houston Rockets
-
Best Scenic View
610 South frontage road between Westheimer and Richmond
-
Best Play-By-Play
Bill Brown (Houston Astros)
-
Best Beach
East Beach
-
Best Gym
Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA
-
Best Picnic Spot
Discovery Green
-
Best Dynamo
Brad Davis
-
Best City Park
Hermann Park
-
Best Fun Run
TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot
-
Best State Park
Galveston Island State Park
-
Best Astro
Carlos Correa
-
Best Jogging Trail
Memorial Park
-
Best Fans
Houston Dynamo
-
Best Coach
Romeo Crennel
-
Best Role Model
Bill O'Brien
-
Best Amusement Center
Speedy's Fast Track
-
Best Golf Course
Wildcat Golf Club
-
-
Categories We Forgot
-
Goods & Services
-
Readers' Choice
-
Best After-Hours Hangout
House of Pies
-
Best Art Gallery
East End Studio Gallery
-
Best Arts Festival
Art Car Parade
-
Best Bar
Cottonwood
-
Best Bar Atmosphere/Decor
Julep
-
Best Bar Games
Kung Fu Saloon
-
Best Blues Club
House of Blues
-
Best Concert Venue
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
-
Best Dance Club
Numbers
-
Best Dive
Poison Girl
-
Best Downtown Bar
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
-
Best Gay Bar
JR's Bar & Grill
-
Best Happy Hour
benjy's
-
Best Honky Tonk
The Redneck Country Club
-
Best Icehouse
West Alabama Ice House
-
Best Jazz Club
Sambuca
-
Best Jukebox
Cecil's Pub
-
Best Karaoke
Glitter Karaoke
-
Best Latin Club
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
-
Best Movie Theater
River Oaks Theatre
-
Best Museum
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
-
Best Patio
Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar
-
Best Place for Cocktails
Anvil Bar & Refuge
-
Best Pool Hall
Slick Willie's Family Pool Hall
-
Best Radio Station
94.5 The Buzz
-
Best Sports Bar
Lucky's Pub
-
Best Strip Club
Treasures
-
Best Tourist Attraction
Johnson Space Center
-
Best Barbecue
Killen's Barbecue
-
Best Bloody Mary
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
-
Best Breakfast Tacos
Torchy's Tacos
-
Best Brewery (Local)
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
-
Best Brunch
Hugo's1600
-
Best Burger Joint
Hubcap Grill
-
Best Chicken-Fried Steak
Hickory Hollow Restaurants & Catering
-
Best Chips and Salsa
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
-
Best Coffee
Boomtown Coffee
-
Best Comfort Food
the breakfast klub
-
Best Crawfish
Ragin' Cajun
-
Best Desserts
The Chocolate Bar
-
Best Doughnuts
Shipley Do-Nuts
-
Best Farmers' Market
Canino Produce Co.
-
Best Food Truck
Bernie's Burger Bus
-
Best Fried Chicken
Max's Wine Dive
-
Best Kolaches
Kolache Factory
-
Best Margaritas
El Tiempo
-
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Niko Niko's
-
Best New Restaurant
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
-
Best Oysters
Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar
-
Best Pizzeria
Star Pizza
-
Best Ramen
Ninja Ramen
-
Best Sandwich
Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen Restaurant
-
Best Service
Tasting room — CityCentre
-
Best Steak Night
Griff's
-
Best Sushi
Uchi
-
Best Tex-Mex Restaurant
El Tiempo
-
Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant
Hobbit Cafe
-
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Mai's Restaurant
-
Best Adult Gift Store
Cindie's
-
Best Antiques Store
The Guild Shop
-
Best Barbershop
Big Kat's Barbershop & Shave Parlor
-
Best Bike Shop
Blue Line Bike Lab
-
Best Bookstore
Half Price Books — Montrose
-
Best Car Wash
Mister Car Wash
-
Best Comic Book Store
Bedrock City Comic Company
-
Best Costume Shop
Frankel's Costume
-
Best Doggie Day Care
The Pooch Pad
-
Best Dry Cleaner
River Oaks Cleaners
-
Best Flea Market
Traders Village
-
Best Florist
Central Market
-
Best Grocery Store
Central Market
-
Best Instrument/Equipment Store
Guitar Center — Houston
-
Best Liquor Store
Spec's Warehouse
-
Best Manicure
River Oaks Nails & Spa
-
Best Mechanic
Yale Automotive
-
Best Party Supplies
Arne's Texas Size Party Store
-
Best Pawn Shop
Shaw's Jewelry
-
Best Place to Buy a Gun
Collectors Firearms
-
Best Place to Buy Western Wear
Cavender's
-
Best Record Store
Cactus Music
-
Best Vintage Clothing
Buffalo Exchange
-
Best Wedding Venue
The Bell Tower on 34th
-
Best Yoga Studio
Yoga One Studios
-
Best Astro
Craig Biggio
-
Best Bowling Alley
Lucky Strike
-
Best City Park
Hermann Park
-
Best Coach
Bill O'Brien
-
Best Dog Park
Millie Bush Bark Park
-
Best Driving Range
Topgolf
-
Best Dynamo
Brad Davis
-
Best Fun Run
Susan G. Komen Houston Race for the Cure
-
Best Golf Course
Memorial Park
-
Best Gym
LA Fitness
-
Best Jogging Trail
Memorial Park
-
Best Mascot
Clutch
-
Best Rocket
James Harden
-
Best State Park
Brazos Bend State Park
-
Best Texan
J.J. Watt
-
Best Tattoo Shop
Gaslight Gallery
-
Best Of
-
Arts & Entertainment
-
Best Blues Club
The Big Easy
-
Best Art Gallery
Moody Gallery
-
Best Radio Station
KPFT
-
Best Band Name
Race to the Moon
-
Best Ballet
Houston Ballet's Romeo & Juliet
-
Best Biker Bar
The Dam Ice House
-
Best Curator
Marian Luntz, curator of film and video, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
-
Best Neighborhood Bar — Village
Under The Volcano
-
Best Small Museum
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
-
Best Drive-Through
W Grill
-
Best Latin Club
Fuego Houston
-
Best Public Art
Mini Murals
-
Best Cigar Bar
Batanga
-
Best Reading Series
Inprint
-
Best Icehouse
D&T Drive Inn
-
Best Concert Venue
Fitzgerald's
-
Best Neighborhood Bar — Montrose
Lola's Depot
-
Best Radio Personality
Ralph Cooper
-
Best Bar Atmosphere/Decor
Wooster's Garden
-
Best Author
Mat Johnson
-
Best Happy Hour
Wooster's Garden
-
Best Film Festival
Jazz on Film
-
Best Dance Club
Barbarella
-
Best Jukebox
Hubcap Grill on 19th Street
-
Best Art Exhibit for Kids
Philip Worthington's "Shadow Monsters"
-
Best Patio
Rainbow Lodge
-
Best Downtown Bar
The Nightingale Room
-
Best Photographer
Lynn Lane
-
Best Neighborhood Bar — Galleria
The West End
-
Best Place for Cocktails
Johnny's Gold Brick
-
Best Place to Take a Selfie
The Astrodome
-
Best Dance Company
NobleMotion Dance Company
-
Best Dive Bar
Alice's Tall Texan
-
Best Tourist Attraction
San Jacinto Monument
-
Best Karaoke
PJ's Sports Bar
-
Best Indoor Playground
Frolic's Castle
-
Best Bar
Moving Sidewalk
-
Best Movie Theater
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema — Vintage Park
-
Best Radio Host (Talk)
Craig Cohen (Houston Matters)
-
Best Breakout Author
Jennifer Mathieu
-
Best Art Exhibit
"Luis Jiménez: Prints, Drawings & Sculptures"
-
Best Sports Bar
Griff's
-
Best Dancer
Connor Walsh
-
Best Gay Bar
The Ripcord
-
Best Museum
Houston Museum of Natural Science
-
Best Neighborhood Bar in the Heights
Jimmy's Ice House
-
Best Artist
Patrick Renner
-
Best Radio Program (Talk)
Houston Matters
-
Best Neighborhood Bar — Midtown
Nouveau Antique Art Bar
-
Best Choreographer
Karen Stokes
-
Best Place (Intimate) to See a Concert
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
-
Best Arts Festival
Señorita Cinema
-
Best New Bar
Ladybirds
-
Best Tattoo Studio
Rose & Anchor Tattoo
-
Best Honky-Tonk
Firehouse Saloon
-
Best Hotel Bar
806 Lounge at JW Marriott
-
Best Place to People-Watch
Discovery Green
-
Best Mural
"Sam Houston did not come to Houston to RENT"
-
Best Strip Club
Vivid
-
Best Band to Get Together in the Past Year
Moji
-
Best Bar Games
Neil's Bahr
-
Best Pool Hall
Slick Willie's
-
Best Wine Bar
Camerata
-
Best Place to Bring Out-of-Towners
Hermann Park
-
Best New Club Owner
Zack Palmer, Walters Downtown
-
Best Art Installation
"Ben Butler: Unbounded"
-
Best After-Hours Hangout
House of Pies
-
Best Internet Radio Station
Badlands Radio
-
Best Jazz Club
Cezanne
-
-
Food & Drink
-
Best Comfort Food
Urban Eats
-
Best Bloody Mary
Down House
-
Best Cafeteria
Cleburne Cafeteria
-
Best Family Restaurant
Bernie's Burger Bus
-
Best Greasy Spoon
Triple A Restaurant
-
Best Theater District Restaurant
Prohibition Supperclub + Bar
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in Rice Village
Coppa Osteria
-
Best Classic Food Truck
Tacos Tierra Caliente
-
Best Crepes
Melange Creperie
-
Best Enchiladas
El Real Tex-Mex
-
Best Chef
Austin Simmons of Hubbell & Hudson Bistro, Kitchen and Cureight
-
Best Nachos
Fusion Taco
-
Best Service
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
-
Best Neighborhood Spot Downtown
Tout Suite
-
Best Vegan Restaurant
Green Seed Vegan
-
Best Brunch
Quattro at the Four Seasons Hotel
-
Best Burger Joint
Pappas Burger
-
Best Food Truck
Eatsie Boys
-
Best Crawfish
Cajun Kitchen
-
Best Fajitas
Ninfa's on Navigation
-
Best Indian Restaurant
Kiran's
-
Best Coffee
Blacksmith
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in the Galleria
Dish Society
-
Best Soul Food
Le' Pam's House of Creole
-
Best Deli
Kenny & Ziggy's
-
Best Chinese
Fung's Kitchen
-
Best Mexican Restaurant
Cuchara
-
Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
Damian's Cucina Italiana
-
Best Cake
Veruca Salt Cake at Fluff Bake Bar
-
Best South American
Andes Café
-
Best Barbecue
Killen's Barbecue
-
Best Fine Dining
Tony's
-
Best Japanese Restaurant
Taiko
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in EaDo
Cafe TH
-
Best Steak Night
D&T Drive Inn
-
Best Sushi
KUU
-
Best Farmers' Market
Eastside Farmers Market
-
Best Ribs
Killen's Barbecue
-
Best Oysters
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
-
Best Sommelier
Evan Turner
-
Best Doughnuts
Hugs & Donuts
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in Upper Kirby
Fat Bao
-
Best Italian Restaurant
Radio Milano
-
Best Hot Dogs
Good Dog Houston
-
Best Ethnic Grocery
Viet Hoa International Foods
-
Best Sandwich
Local Foods
-
Best Tex-Mex
Lupitas Mexican Restaurant
-
Best Vegetarian-Friendly
Doshi House
-
Best Seafood
Peska Seafood Culture
-
Best Chips and Salsa
El Real Tex-Mex
-
Best French Restaurant
Etoile Cuisine et Bar
-
Best Pizza
Dolce Vita Pizzeria Enoteca
-
Best Gourmet Food Truck
Cousins Maine Lobster
-
Best Kolaches
Kolache Shoppe
-
Best Vietnamese
Thiên Ân
-
Best Neighborhood Spot in Montrose
Paulie's
-
Best Brazilian Steakhouse
Chama Gaúcha
-
Best Expense-Account Restaurant
BCN Taste & Tradition
-
Best Korean
Korean Noodle House
-
Best Ceviche
Ceviche Mixto at Andes Cafe
-
Best Pastry Chef
Alyssa Dole
-
Best Fried Chicken
Frenchy's Chicken
-
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Aladdin
-
Best Breakfast Tacos
Brooks' Place
-
Best Peking Duck
Fung's Kitchen
-
Best Pakistani Restaurant
Himalaya
-
Best Chicken-Fried Steak
BRC Gastropub
-
Best Peruvian Restaurant
Latin Bites
-
Best Pho
Pho Dien
-
Best Banh Mi
Vietnam Poblano
-
Best Soup Dumplings
One Dragon Restaurant
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Best Cajun
Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soulfood
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Best Steakhouse
Killen's Steakhouse
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Best Thai
Tony Thai
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Best Appetizer
Provisions
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Best Beer List
Nobi Public House
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Best Neighborhood Spot in Midtown
Charivari
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Best Atmosphere
Prohibition Supperclub & Bar
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Best Lunch
Da Marco
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Best Bread Basket
Le Mistral
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Best Neighborhood Spot in the Heights
Revival Market
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Best Salad
North Italia
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Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
Common Bond
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Best Burger
Hubcap Grill
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Best Tasting Menu
The Pass & Provisions
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Best Charcuterie
Charcuterie at Kris Bistro
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Best Sundae
Cloud 10 Creamery
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Best Brewery
Karbach Brewing Co.
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Best Breakfast
Blacksmith
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Best To-Go Menu
Snap Kitchen
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Best French Fries
The Hay Merchant
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Best Ice Cream
Sweet Cup Gelato
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Best Late-Night Restaurant
JINYA Ramen Bar Midtown
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Best Mac and Cheese
Urban Eats
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Best Margaritas
El Big Bad
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Best African Restaurant
Addis Ababa
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Best Desserts
Triniti
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Best Milkshake
Fat Cat Creamery
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Best New Restaurant
Oporto Midtown
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Best Pasta
Tony's
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Best Ramen
Tiger Den
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Best Restaurant Comeback
Roegels Barbecue Co.
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Best Risotto
Mascalzone
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Best Wine List
Caracol
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Best Bakery
Slow Dough Bake Shop
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Best Pizzeria
Pizaro's Midtown
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Shopping & Services
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Best Barbershop
Cutthroat Barbers
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Best Pawn Shop
Money Mart Pawn & Jewelry
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Best Chiropractor
Melanie McKinnon, DC
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Best Adult Tap Class
Tap Happy
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Best Record Store
Cactus Music
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Best Vintage Store
Retropolis
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Best Cigar Seller
The Briar Shoppe
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Best Flea Market
Traders Village
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Best Tobacco Shop
Heights Cigar Lounge
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Best Designer
Kate de Para
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Best New Way to Get Around the City
METRORail Purple and Green Lines
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Best Yoga Studio
Joy Yoga Center
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Best Video Game Store
Game Over Video Games
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Best Hobby Store
Ettin Games and Hobbies
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Best Instrument/Equipment Store
Rockin' Robin Guitars and Music
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Best Mechanic
Bruno Vazquez — Bayon Auto Service
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Best Cemetery
Washington Cemetery
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Best Grocery Store
Kroger
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Best New Law
Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO)
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Best Record Label
Wonky Power
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Best Wedding Venue
1940 Air Terminal Museum
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Best Wine Store
Premier Wine and Liquor
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Best Head Shop
Burn Smoke Shop #2
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Best Clothes for Your Dog
Funny Fur
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Best Liquor Store
Spec's Liquor
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Best Bookstore
Kaboom Books
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Best Mall (Pedestrian)
Baybrook Mall
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Best Doggie Day Care
Houston Dog Ranch
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Best Jewelry Store
Helzberg Diamonds
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Best New City Policy
BARC's expanded foster boundaries
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Best Mall (Indoor)
The Galleria
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Best Vitamin Shop
Total Nutrition
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Best Place to Buy Western Wear
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
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Best Sporting Goods Store
Luke's Locker
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Best Butcher
Andrew Vaserfirer — Revival Market
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Best Comic Book Store
8th Dimension Comics
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Best Dry Cleaner
Hi Cleaners & Alterations
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Best Tree Removal
Tree Climbers
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Best Antiques Store
AG Antiques
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Best Place to Get Plants
Buchanan's Native Plants
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Best Party Supplies
Arne's Warehouse and Party Store
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Best Computer Store
Fry's Electronics
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Best Manicure
Neon Nails
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Best Car Wash
Keep It Clean
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Best Watch Repair
Little Watch Shop
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Best Bartender
Lainey Collum
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Best Adult Gift Store
Erotic Cabaret
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Best Tailor
Carol's Alterations and Dry Cleaners
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Best Florist
The SenterPiece
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Best Dog Trainer
Donald Chambers
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Best Place to Buy a Gun
Full Armor Firearms
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Best Department Store
Sears
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Best Bike Shop
Blue Line Bike Lab
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Sports & Recreation
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Best Driving Range
Topgolf Houston — Katy
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Best Cheap Seats
Minute Maid Park
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Best Mascot
Orbit
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Best Bowling Alley
Del-Mar Lanes
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Best Place to Ride a Horse
Cypress Trails
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Best Rocket
James Harden
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Best Weekend Getaway
Fort Worth
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Best Color Commentary
Alan Ashby (Houston Astros)
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Best Dog Park
Congressman Bill Archer Bark Park
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Best Stadium Announcer
John Paul Stevenson
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Best Place to Canoe
Buffalo Bayou
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Best Texan
J.J. Watt
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Best Bike Trail
Heights Bike Trail
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Best Place to Walk Your Dog
Paul Carr Jogging Trail/Heights Boulevard esplanade
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Best Sports Franchise
Houston Rockets
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Best Scenic View
610 South frontage road between Westheimer and Richmond
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Best Play-By-Play
Bill Brown (Houston Astros)
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Best Beach
East Beach
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Best Gym
Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA
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Best Picnic Spot
Discovery Green
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Best Dynamo
Brad Davis
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Best City Park
Hermann Park
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Best Fun Run
TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot
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Best State Park
Galveston Island State Park
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Best Astro
Carlos Correa
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Best Jogging Trail
Memorial Park
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Best Fans
Houston Dynamo
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Best Coach
Romeo Crennel
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Best Role Model
Bill O'Brien
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Best Amusement Center
Speedy's Fast Track
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Best Golf Course
Wildcat Golf Club
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Categories We Forgot
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Goods & Services
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Readers' Choice
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Best After-Hours Hangout
House of Pies
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Best Art Gallery
East End Studio Gallery
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Best Arts Festival
Art Car Parade
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Best Bar
Cottonwood
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Best Bar Atmosphere/Decor
Julep
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Best Bar Games
Kung Fu Saloon
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Best Blues Club
House of Blues
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Best Concert Venue
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
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Best Dance Club
Numbers
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Best Dive
Poison Girl
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Best Downtown Bar
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
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Best Gay Bar
JR's Bar & Grill
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Best Happy Hour
benjy's
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Best Honky Tonk
The Redneck Country Club
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Best Icehouse
West Alabama Ice House
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Best Jazz Club
Sambuca
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Best Jukebox
Cecil's Pub
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Best Karaoke
Glitter Karaoke
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Best Latin Club
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
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Best Movie Theater
River Oaks Theatre
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Best Museum
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Best Patio
Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar
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Best Place for Cocktails
Anvil Bar & Refuge
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Best Pool Hall
Slick Willie's Family Pool Hall
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Best Radio Station
94.5 The Buzz
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Best Sports Bar
Lucky's Pub
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Best Strip Club
Treasures
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Best Tourist Attraction
Johnson Space Center
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Best Barbecue
Killen's Barbecue
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Best Bloody Mary
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
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Best Breakfast Tacos
Torchy's Tacos
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Best Brewery (Local)
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
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Best Brunch
Hugo's1600
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Best Burger Joint
Hubcap Grill
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Best Chicken-Fried Steak
Hickory Hollow Restaurants & Catering
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Best Chips and Salsa
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
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Best Coffee
Boomtown Coffee
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Best Comfort Food
the breakfast klub
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Best Crawfish
Ragin' Cajun
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Best Desserts
The Chocolate Bar
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Best Doughnuts
Shipley Do-Nuts
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Best Farmers' Market
Canino Produce Co.
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Best Food Truck
Bernie's Burger Bus
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Best Fried Chicken
Max's Wine Dive
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Best Kolaches
Kolache Factory
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Best Margaritas
El Tiempo
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Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Niko Niko's
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Best New Restaurant
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
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Best Oysters
Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar
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Best Pizzeria
Star Pizza
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Best Ramen
Ninja Ramen
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Best Sandwich
Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen Restaurant
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Best Service
Tasting room — CityCentre
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Best Steak Night
Griff's
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Best Sushi
Uchi
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Best Tex-Mex Restaurant
El Tiempo
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Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant
Hobbit Cafe
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Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Mai's Restaurant
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Best Adult Gift Store
Cindie's
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Best Antiques Store
The Guild Shop
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Best Barbershop
Big Kat's Barbershop & Shave Parlor
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Best Bike Shop
Blue Line Bike Lab
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Best Bookstore
Half Price Books — Montrose
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Best Car Wash
Mister Car Wash
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Best Comic Book Store
Bedrock City Comic Company
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Best Costume Shop
Frankel's Costume
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Best Doggie Day Care
The Pooch Pad
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Best Dry Cleaner
River Oaks Cleaners
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Best Flea Market
Traders Village
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Best Florist
Central Market
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Best Grocery Store
Central Market
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Best Instrument/Equipment Store
Guitar Center — Houston
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Best Liquor Store
Spec's Warehouse
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Best Manicure
River Oaks Nails & Spa
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Best Mechanic
Yale Automotive
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Best Party Supplies
Arne's Texas Size Party Store
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Best Pawn Shop
Shaw's Jewelry
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Best Place to Buy a Gun
Collectors Firearms
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Best Place to Buy Western Wear
Cavender's
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Best Record Store
Cactus Music
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Best Vintage Clothing
Buffalo Exchange
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Best Wedding Venue
The Bell Tower on 34th
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Best Yoga Studio
Yoga One Studios
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Best Astro
Craig Biggio
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Best Bowling Alley
Lucky Strike
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Best City Park
Hermann Park
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Best Coach
Bill O'Brien
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Best Dog Park
Millie Bush Bark Park
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Best Driving Range
Topgolf
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Best Dynamo
Brad Davis
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Best Fun Run
Susan G. Komen Houston Race for the Cure
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Best Golf Course
Memorial Park
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Best Gym
LA Fitness
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Best Jogging Trail
Memorial Park
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Best Mascot
Clutch
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Best Rocket
James Harden
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Best State Park
Brazos Bend State Park
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Best Texan
J.J. Watt
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Best Tattoo Shop
Gaslight Gallery
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